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1、 Types of Companies in Wyoming, USA
Main company types
Recommended choices:
LLC: Selected by over 90% of registrants, balancing flexibility and tax advantages.
C Corp: Suitable for companies with venture capital or IPO plans.
2、 Registration Conditions for Companies in Wyoming, USA
01. Company Name
The name must include suffixes such as "LLC", "L.L.C.", "Corp", "Inc", etc. and cannot be duplicated with existing companies.
You can check for plagiarism online through the Wyoming Secretary of State website (free of charge).
02. Registered Agent
A local registered agent (individual or institution) must be appointed in Wyoming to receive legal documents.
The annual fee is about 50-200 US dollars, and the agency usually provides additional services (such as address affiliation).
03. Registered address
The local address of the registered agent can be used (virtual office allowed).
04. Shareholders and Directors
No nationality, place of residence or number restrictions, allowing single shareholders/directors.
05. Registered capital
There is no minimum registered capital requirement, default is $1000 (no actual payment required).
3、 Registration Materials for Companies in Wyoming, USA
（1） Registration Application Form
LLC fills out the Articles of Organization (PDF form can be downloaded from the official website).
C Corp fills in the Articles of incorporation.
（2） Registration Agent Acceptance Letter
The 'Consent to Appointment' document signed by the agent.
（3） Bylaws/LLC Agreement
LLC needs to develop an operating agreement (non mandatory but recommended) that specifies equity distribution and management rules.
（4） Proof of shareholder/director identity
Name, address, and shareholding ratio (not publicly disclosed, only filed with the state government).
（5） Federal Tax Number
Applying for an employer identification number (for account opening and tax reporting) from the IRS is available online for free.
4、 Wyoming Company Registration Process (Taking LLC as an Example)
Step 1: Name Search
Verify name availability through Wyoming SOS Business Search.
Step 2: Submit registration application
Online submission: Fill out the form through the SOS online system and pay the registration fee (LLC: $100, C Corp: $60).
Offline mailing: Send paper documents to the office of the Secretary of State (processing time approximately 7-10 working days).
Step 3: Obtain the registration certificate
Received the Certificate of Organization (electronic or mailed) after approval.
Step 4: Apply for EIN
Apply online through the IRS official website and obtain your tax number instantly.
Step 5: Open a bank account
Provide EIN, registration certificate, shareholder passport and other documents, and support remote opening of US commercial bank accounts.
Step 6: Annual Maintenance
Annual Report: submitted once a year, with the deadline being the last day of the company's establishment month. Cost: LLC $60, C Corp $50.
5、 Notes on Company Registration in Wyoming
1. Expected risk of annual review
Late submission of annual review will result in the company's status being changed to 'inactive', with a maximum fine of $750.
2. Utilizing tax advantages
No state income tax: Wyoming does not levy corporate income tax, personal income tax, or franchise tax.
Sales tax: only levied on physical goods (service tax exempt), with a tax rate of 4% -6%.
3. Privacy Protection
Shareholder/director information is not publicly available, and the identity of the actual controller can be hidden by the agent and registered address.
4. Necessity of Business Agreement
Although not a legal requirement, a written agreement can avoid shareholder disputes, especially in multi shareholder LLCs.
5. Registered Agent Services
Choose a reliable agency to ensure timely transmission of legal documents (such as litigation notices).
6、 Frequently Asked Questions about Company Registration in Wyoming
01. Question: Can non Americans register Wyoming companies
Answer: Yes, there are no international restrictions and no need to go to the United States for processing.
02. Question: How to file taxes after registration?
Answer: LLC and S Corp profits that penetrate into individuals need to be reported for US personal income tax (non residents can report through Form 1040-NR).
C Corp needs to submit Form 1120 and pay federal taxes (21%).
03. Question: Can the company's bank account be opened remotely?
Yes, some American banks (such as Bank of America) and digital banks (Mercury, Wise) support remote account opening.
